Basement Remodeling Basement Renovations Improve Your Home, Improve Yo | Page 14

SAFETY CONCERNS TO CONSIDER WHEN
RENOVATING YOUR BASEMENT
• Lighting
• First, a light must be installed at the top of the stairway, if one is not located there
already. You may not have considered this because newer homes tend to have one, but
many of the older homes have never had this necessary feature installed. Installing this
needed light is an easy fix for a licensed electrician. Also, while considering lighting, it is
a good idea to install a light switch at the base of the stairwell to help make it easier to
shut the lights off when needed, such as when you are watching a movie. Furthermore,
to turn the lights bask on to ensure safety while walking back up the stairs case. These
are safety measures that are often overlooked.
• Black Mold and Waterproofing
• Often times, basements produce condensation, they leak, and flood which can result in
a buildup of mold in addition to other allergens that may affect those who reside in the
home. Once the mold is allowed to spawn and inhabit a location, it can easily spread
throughout the basement if not monitored properly.